How to Play Zaun Kindred
A stage-by-stage plan for Zaun Kindred: opener, when to level and roll for Kindred, and where to position the board.
- Tier
- A
- Top 4 rate
- 83.6%
- Avg place
- 2.87
- 1st place
- 22.9%
- Playstyle
- 3-cost reroll
- Games
- 1,589
How to level and roll with Zaun Kindred
3-cost rerollZaun Kindred is a reroll comp: slow roll at level 7 from stage 4-1, keeping 50+ gold and rolling only the excess until Jinx reach 3 stars. At level 7, each shop slot has a 40% chance to be a 3-cost.
| Stage | Level | Action | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-1 | 4 | Level | Level to 4 and play your strongest pairs; slam an early item if it saves HP. |
| 2-5 | 5 | Level | Level to 5 and keep building interest toward 50 gold. |
| 3-2 | 6 | Level | Level to 6 and save to 50 gold. |
| 4-1 | 7 | Slow roll | Stay at level 7: roll only the gold above 50 each round until Jinx hit 3 stars. |
| 4-2 | 7 | Slow roll | Stay at level 7: roll only the gold above 50 each round until Jinx hit 3 stars. |
| 4-5 | 8 | Level | Level to 8 for 4-cost upgrades and a stronger frontline. |
| 5-1 | 8 | Roll down | Roll for the last upgrades and finish the board around Kindred. |
Zaun Kindred early game and opener
We don't have enough early-board data for Zaun Kindred yet. Play your strongest pairs early and hold units that share traits with Kindred.
Rolling odds for Zaun Kindred
Your 3-star targets are Jinx. Level 7 gives the best shop odds for them — use the calculator to see how much gold a 3-star costs.
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Zaun Kindred positioning
A starting board for Zaun Kindred. Drag units to adjust it, switch to the anti-assassin layout when the lobby has divers, and copy the Team Planner code into the TFT client.
- Corner Ziggs on the back line and put Wukong in front of it.
- Split Ziggs and Lucian & Senna across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both.
- Shyvana, Wukong, and Singed hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry.
- Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Dr. Mundo and Wukong in the back corners as bait.
Positioning board
Drag a unit onto another hex to move it — dropping on a unit swaps them.
When to play Zaun Kindred
Strengths
- Average place better than 82% of comps of the same board size
- Wins the lobby often (22.9% first places)
- Big power spike once Jinx hit 3 stars
- Two damage threats (Kindred and Ziggs ) make itemizing flexible
Weaknesses
- Needs Kindred and Ziggs at high cost, which can be hard to hit
- Falls off hard if someone else is rerolling Jinx
Strategic Tips
Economy
Reach 50 gold, then slow roll at level 7 with only the excess until Jinx are 3-starred.
Itemization
Build Guinsoo's Rageblade, Last Whisper, and Deathblade on Kindred.
When to pivot
Scout at 2-1 and 3-2: if two or more players hold your core units, or you haven't found any by 3-2, move into one of the comps on the Similar Comps tab instead of forcing Zaun Kindred.
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How to play Zaun Kindred – FAQ (TFT Set 16)
How do you play Zaun Kindred?
Zaun Kindred is a reroll comp: slow roll at level 7 from stage 4-1, keeping 50+ gold and rolling only the excess until Jinx reach 3 stars. Corner Ziggs on the back line and put Wukong in front of it. Build Guinsoo's Rageblade, Last Whisper, and Deathblade on Kindred.
When should I roll down for Zaun Kindred?
Zaun Kindred doesn't do one big roll down. Slow roll at level 7 from stage 4-1, rolling only the gold above 50 until Jinx are 3-starred.
What level do you roll for Jinx?
Slow roll for Jinx at level 7, where its cost tier shows up most often in the shop. At level 7, each shop slot has a 40% chance to be a 3-cost.
Is Zaun Kindred a reroll comp?
Yes. Zaun Kindred wants Jinx at 3 stars, so slow roll at level 7 with gold above 50 until you hit them.
How do you position Zaun Kindred?
Corner Ziggs on the back line and put Wukong in front of it. Split Ziggs and Lucian & Senna across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both. Shyvana, Wukong, and Singed hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry. Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Dr. Mundo and Wukong in the back corners as bait.
What is the best opener for Zaun Kindred?
Zaun Kindred has no fixed opener: play your strongest early pairs, keep HP high and hold units that share traits with Kindred.